Dance company to bring beloved story after sold-out run

FOLLOWING sold-out performances in London, KVN Dance Company returns this weekend to Barnstaple with Kevan Allen’s magical reimaging of the beloved classical ballet, Coppelia.

This retelling explores eccentric toy maker Dr Coppelius’ intent behind creating a life-size clockwork doll, Coppelia and the impact this has on his relationship with the community of villagers and on Swanhilda’s relationship with her fiancé, Franz.

Fusing classical ballet with contemporary dance and hip-hop, Coppelia features the full classical Delibes score imaginatively remixed by Rickard Berg and nominated for the Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Creative Contribution.

KVN Dance Company was founded in 2017 by renowned director and choreographer

Kevan Allen, who has created work on stages around the world for a range of creatives including Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Trevor Nunn and Kylie Minogue.

The company aims to bring a diverse mix of choreographic styles and dance forms together to create original and inspiring works that cross all genres of dance and introduce Kevan’s eclectic and innovative style to new audiences.

Coppelia is on at the Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple on Friday, April 19. For more information and to book tickets visit www. queenstheatre-barnstaple.com/ event/coppelia